From the office of the President, CEO and Chief Academic Officer Melanie Henriksen, ND, LAc, CNM Serving as Chief Academic Officer and President, and on behalf of the program deans, as well as the dedicated faculty promotions committees; I am delighted to announce the promotion of three faculty members from Assistant to Associate Professor, effective …
Qigong has provided a bridge between Malik Mahmud’s passion for running and his educational journey toward becoming a scholar-practitioner of Classical Chinese Medicine. His dream is to use acupuncture, bodywork, and herbal medicine to help people from very diverse backgrounds, especially those from underprivileged communities. For avid runner Malik Mahmud (he/him), DAcCHM (’22), running is …
Naturopathic Medicine Week 2022 gives us the opportunity to show how naturopathic medicine is safe, affordable, and effective. Through a variety of activities and messages coordinated by our local Naturopathic Medical Student Association (NMSA) chapter, we can demonstrate the value of naturopathic medicine to current and future patients, public policy makers, reporters, and community leaders. …
Cooking in restaurants and her personal experiences with food insecurity inspire “Food Is Medicine” and “Kitchen-First” nutritional philosophies Trigger Warning: The following article includes a discussion of eating disorders. “I’m the doctor that cooks,” says Dr. Chelsie Falk (she/her). “I specialize in experiential learning of all kinds. I want to get students fully engaged in …
Self-knowing is important, particularly so for those pursuing a career in natural medicine, according to Britta Zimmer, ND (’04). But self-knowing must be developed through experience – despite not knowing where it might take you. Raised in Washington, D.C., Dr. Zimmer is the Medical Director at Pacific Quest, a wilderness therapy program located on the …
The College of Classical Chinese Medicine (CCM) at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has invited several legends in the world of Classical Chinese Medicine to spend two days exploring the understanding of the role of Shen, or Spirit, in true health. The Classical Chinese Medicine Symposium will take place virtually May 28-29, 2022. Registration …
At the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in Portland, Oregon, Classical Chinese Medicine students undergo rigorous study of the classical texts, with case discussion, lineage transmission, cosmology, qigong, and much, much more serving to cultivate not just an excellent education but also self-awareness, critical thinking, and a deep respect for nature. The core tenets …
Collaboration will create first fully prepared, medically tailored meals subscription plan featuring fresh ingredients and nutrient guidelines focused on disease prevention The shared belief that “Food Is Medicine” underscores the new partnership between National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM)’s Food as Medicine Institute (FAMI) in Portland, Oregon, and The Good Kitchen in Charlotte, North Carolina. …
It’s springtime on the campus at National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM), which means the cherry trees are blossoming, the herb gardens are sprouting, and graduating seniors are busy working on completing their capstone projects. From initial proposal to final presentation, NUNM faculty members like Lindsay Marshall help guide undergraduate students to success in completing …
Starting the Spring 2022 term, the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) invites its students, faculty, and staff to take advantage of free pronoun pins, made available in the Office of Student Life (Suite 221/222 in the Academic Building). Wearing a pin is voluntary, and may be done for several reasons, including to identify yourself …
